Dock diving dog debut: The Michigan Performance Dog Club celebrated its launch with a dock-jumping tournament where more than 20 dogs competed for cash prizes and newcomers tried out the pool — learn what made a splash.
Summer’s rare Great Lakes trifecta: Port Austin’s 670 residents are hosting nearly 2,000 visitors this weekend for the Perch Festival, Turnip Rock paddles and dark sky stargazing in the June 25–August 8 window — find out how to experience it.
Districts scramble as funding stalls: Michigan school boards faced a July 1 deadline to set next year’s budgets but state lawmakers missed their school-aid deadline and the U.S. Department of Education is withholding $160 million in federal funds — find out what this means.
Flint’s lead pipe milestone: Over 10 years after contaminated water was found, officials report replacing 11,000 lead lines and restoring 28,000 homes, with roughly 4,000 pipes still to swap — find out what’s next.
State Fair brings back favorites: The Eastern Michigan State Fair’s grandstand events kick off July 22 with bull riding, the NTPA Tractor/Truck Pull, Figure 8 Trailer Race, demolition derbies and daily spectacles like Sea Lion Splash and the Motorcycle Globe of Death — find out what’s back this year.
114th birthday celebration: Michigan’s Bonita Gibson rode in Plymouth’s Fourth of July parade to mark her Independence Day birthday with a custom umbrella and banner, then headed to Burger King with family — find out her secret to longevity.
Southwest Michigan’s New Identity: Since its July 5 rebrand, Visit Southwest Michigan has transformed from a tourist council into a full-service destination marketer, aiming to draw leisure visitors, business travelers, event attendees, and potential residents — find out how.
Summer without cherry pie?: Michigan’s cherry farmers face a cascade of threats—from late-spring freezes and hail to labor shortages, rising land costs and tariff uncertainty—that could slash this year’s harvest by more than two-thirds — find out why.
Michigan beef shines in D.C.: Don Nevill’s farm-raised Angus was served at the White House 4th of July celebration to dignitaries, servicemembers, and senior staff — find out how Michigan cattle producers made the cut.
Foreign visitors face higher fees: President Trump’s July 3 order hikes entry charges for non-U.S. travelers at Michigan’s Isle Royale, Sleeping Bear Dunes and Pictured Rocks National Parks while revoking Obama-era diversity directives — find out what this means.
Other Michigan headlines this week
- Belleville beckons with unexpected small town vibes
- Rare albino deer spotted on Michigan commute
- Four Michigan cities rank among bed-bug capitals
- AG warns drivers on Michigan towing rights
- Fans flock to Really Cool Comic Con
- Michigan finds first Asian longhorned ticks
- Lawmakers push tweaks to Michigan fireworks rules
- Michigan students finish degrees faster more often
